Premier's Awards recognise excellence in energy and mining in South Australia

South Australia’s energy, resources and supply chain companies have been praised for excellence in diversity, innovation and working with communities at last Friday night’s Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.

The awards recognise companies which demonstrate leadership and leading practice approaches to improve the economic and social wellbeing of communities in South Australia.

The entries for the 2018 Premier's Awards:

Showcased South Australia as a place to successfully undertake innovative projects

Demonstrated leadership in implementing leading practice

Raised the bar in workplace practices or community engagement

Implemented projects that have measurable or valued impacts in the market place for ideas.

Mining and energy companies play a significant role in the community through local partnerships, supply chain investment, employment, training, social inclusion initiatives and continuous improvement of environmental sustainability.

The energy and resources sectors have a long-standing connection to the state’s prosperity. These sectors will continue to be key drivers of economic growth and social development to the benefit of all South Australians.

Nineteen award winners and commendation recipients, were recognised for their strong focus on innovation, community and performance.

Energy sector awards

Excellence in Working with Communities: Delivering Customer Value

Winner: SIMEC ZEN Energy for Reducing the cost of energy for the disadvantaged through renewable energy

Excellence in Innovation: Productivity Improvement

Winner: Energy Developments Pty Ltd for Coober Pedy Renewable Hybrid

Excellence in Innovation: Transformational Innovation

Commendation: 1414 Degrees for the SA Water GAS-TESS project

Commendation: SIMEC ZEN Energy for Transforming the Australian energy sector to bring prices down and realise South Australia’s new energy advantage